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NY S00134
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Elizabeth Little
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AI Summary
- Amends the real property tax law to extend the enhanced STAR exemption to surviving spouses who are physically disabled, even if under 62 years of age
- Previously, the exemption could only continue to a surviving spouse if they were at least 62 years old; this bill adds physical disability as an alternative qualification
- Requires physically disabled surviving spouses to submit a certified statement from a licensed physician indicating a permanent physical impairment that substantially limits major life activities
- Accepts certificates from the State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped as an alternative to physician statements for legally blind individuals
- Effective immediately and applies to the enhanced STAR exemption beginning with the 2011-2012 school year
Legislative Description
Relates to allowing a physically disabled surviving spouse who was married to an enhanced STAR qualifying individual to continue to receive the exemption even if the surviving spouse is not sixty-two years of age.
Last Action
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
1/5/2011
Committee Referrals
Local Government1/5/2011
Full Bill Text
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